Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Special Armed Force (SAF), state’s second-largest police wing after the district police, is facing an acute manpower shortage that is affecting its operations and response during law-and-order situations.

Against a sanctioned strength of 23,899, the SAF currently has only 19,713 personnel, leaving 4,136 posts vacant. The shortage has forced existing staff to work extended hours without regular leave. Despite repeated representations, the vacancies remain unfilled. Read Also MP News: Dalit Youth Forced To Wash Brahmin’s Feet, Drink Same Water In Damoh—VIDEO Viral

Why the crisis

Unlike the district police, SAF personnel are required to stay within battalion lines, away from families, and are posted in remote or sensitive areas. They are deployed for long s

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